Citroën DS4 (11 on) - Review Review by Simon McBride on 16 May 2011 Last Updated: 01 June 2011 With the celebratory bells of success of the DS3 still ringing in the ears of the hierarchy at Citroen, the French manufacturer has decided to continue the DS theme and followed up with the introduction of the DS4. Based on the C4 hatch, the Citroen DS4 is the more premium version of the French firm’s more sedate hatchback. It is meant to blend coupe and hatchback bodystyles and the effect is pretty striking. It is shorter (60mm) and higher (40mm) than the C4 it is based on. The coupe lines draw in the eye, while the hidden rear door handles give the car a certain elegance. Having two doors at the rear also makes it much more practical than many other coupes, with rear passengers not having to squeeze behind the driver or passenger’s seat to get in to the back of the car. It also has a surprisingly useful 385 litres of bootspace on offer, one of the advantages this kind of hatchback/coupe crossbreed has over a standard, less practical coupe. Inside the car, however, there are no real signs of this being an upgraded and more exclusive car compared to the standard C4. From the rear the DS4 is decked out with LED lights, a sloping hatch and a dash of chrome to set the rear splitter off. While it's not as sleek as the Volkswagen Scirocco or even the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, there is no getting away that this shape is intriguing. Of course, if you regard it as a straightforward coupe it has its work cut out to match the mighty Volkswagen Scirocco, Audi TT or Peugeot RCZ, but it's not a fair comparison. It comes with a choice of petrol engines, ranging in power from 120bhp to 200bhp. The range-topping 200bhp choice will power the car from 0-62mph in 7.9 seconds. Two diesel choices are also available with a choice of 123bhp or 161bhp engine. The trim levels are fairly straightforward with a choice of three; DSign, DStyle and DSport, and all come with a good level of standard equipment. It certainly looks the part whichever way you view it, but can it deliver hatchback practicality and driving pleasure to go with those svelte lines? Read the full Citroen DS4 review to find out… 3 out of 5 Other Citroën reviews Summary Facts & Figures Equipment Driving & Performance Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Company Car Info Gallery 3 out of 5 Summary Tweet New price range: £18,150 - £23,950 View all new prices Used price range: £12,915 - £20,463 View all used prices See 31 new models for sale from £14,206 Get a Citroën DS4 (11 on) information pack Next steps Citroën DS4 cars for sale Use our cars for sale search facility to find great deals on second hand cars. We have 90 models like this for sale, starting at £12,988. Find used Citroën DS4s for sale Good looking exterior, comfortable as a daily driver, plenty of loadspace in boot Numb steering, not as fun to drive as rivals, interior is a little bland With the celebratory bells of success of the DS3 still ringing in the ears of the hierarchy at Citroen, the French manufacturer has decided to continue the DS theme and followed up with the introduction of the DS4. Based on the C4 hatch, the Citroen DS4 is the more premium version of the French firm’s more sedate hatchback. It is meant to blend coupe and hatchback bodystyles and the effect is pretty striking. It is shorter (60mm) and higher (40mm) than the C4 it is based on. The coupe lines draw in the eye, while the hidden rear door handles give the car a certain elegance. Having two doors at the rear also makes it much more practical than many other coupes, with rear passengers not having to squeeze behind the driver or passenger’s seat to get in to the back of the car. It also has a surprisingly useful 385 litres of bootspace on offer, one of the advantages this kind of hatchback/coupe crossbreed has over a standard, less practical coupe. Inside the car, however, there are no real signs of this being an upgraded and more exclusive car compared to the standard C4. From the rear the DS4 is decked out with LED lights, a sloping hatch and a dash of chrome to set the rear splitter off. While it's not as sleek as the Volkswagen Scirocco or even the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, there is no getting away that this shape is intriguing. Of course, if you regard it as a straightforward coupe it has its work cut out to match the mighty Volkswagen Scirocco, Audi TT or Peugeot RCZ, but it's not a fair comparison. It comes with a choice of petrol engines, ranging in power from 120bhp to 200bhp. The range-topping 200bhp choice will power the car from 0-62mph in 7.9 seconds. Two diesel choices are also available with a choice of 123bhp or 161bhp engine. The trim levels are fairly straightforward with a choice of three; DSign, DStyle and DSport, and all come with a good level of standard equipment. It certainly looks the part whichever way you view it, but can it deliver hatchback practicality and driving pleasure to go with those svelte lines? Read the full Citroen DS4 review to find out… Driving & Performance Performance 3 out of 5"Citroen DS4 performance is well varied and catered for by two engines available with five variants,..." Handling 3 out of 5"Unfortunately the DS4 is nowhere near Citroen's smaller hatch, the DS3, in terms of fun. The..." Comfort Comfort 3 out of 5"In the rear there is a fair amount of room even when you are seated behind a six-footer and are of..." Practicality 3.5 out of 5"For a coupe/hatchback the DS4 is quite roomy on the inside. It has 359 litres of boot space with the..." Equipment 4 out of 5"Citroen has employed an easy-to-understand spec line-up and there’s not much in the way of Citroen..." Behind the wheel 2.5 out of 5"The layout is much the same as the interior of the C4 but there's more than a few DS badges littered..." Costs Running costs 3.5 out of 5"The top model for fuel economy is going to be the 161bhp 2.0-litre diesel as it will return 55.4mpg..." Green credentials 3 out of 5"Citroen DS4 emission levels are quite good across the range. The 1.6-litre 110 eHDi is the stand out..." Safety & Reliability Safety 4.5 out of 5"Standard safety equipment includes intelligent traction control, ESP, ABS with EBD, six airbags and..." Reliability 3.5 out of 5"Based on the 2011 Citroen C4, the Citroen DS4 reliability record should be much more positive..." Buying & Selling Buying new 3.5 out of 5"Offers may be few and far as Citroen is trying to make the DS badge upmarket. Don't be afraid to..." Buying used 3.5 out of 5"The best model for retained values is the 1.6-litre e-HDi in DStyle spec mated to the EGS6 gearbox." Selling 3 out of 5"The DS4 should fare quite well when you come to selling the car on. Its stand-out feature are its..." Gallery View full gallery Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Citroën DS4 cars for sale We have 90 models like this for sale. Find Citroën DS4 cars for sale Next: Facts & Figures